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upgradient en · ADJ

Etymology

From up- + gradient.

Meanings

1. A position up along a gradient from a starting position.
2. a location that is the source groundwater for another location; similar to upstream.
   • Uncontaminated groundwater is found upgradient of a contamination source.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more upgradient	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most upgradient	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

Antonyms

downgradient

upgradient en · ADV

Etymology

From up- + gradient.

Meanings

1. The reverse direction along a gradient.
2. a direction that groundwater flows from.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most upgradient	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more upgradient	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Antonyms

downgradient